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I have had an interest in natural health maintenance, supplements, and nutrition for 30 years. I think it is important to consider research, science, and personal experience when buying supplements, rather than to simply allow oneself to be mesmerized by marketing claims.

Curcumin is a more potent anti-inflammatory that ibuprofen but is destroyed by digestive acids, rendering most turmeric extracts are ineffective. The increased bioavailability of this formulation make it an ideal choice for people with arthritis, IBS, or other inflammatory diseases. The efficacy of this product justifies the expense.
I don't take it daily because over-suppression of normal inflammation prevents proper healing of ligaments and tendons.

I originally took this product because it was touted as a way to stay mentally sharp. What I have found is that taking one capsule a day has made me feel more energetic and more interested in exercise. I have lost about 50 pounds over the last 7 years, slowly and sustainably. I have slowly increased my weekly exercise and I credit Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
It isn't a stimulant like caffeine. I just feel more alert and willing to exercise when I am taking it.
I do find that if I increase my dose to 2 capsules a day, I start to feel anxious and jumpy, but not the way too much caffeine makes me jittery.
I have recommended this supplement to others who have also slowly lost weight as a result of being motivated to exercise more and had the same success with their weight not returning.
Losing weight slowly doesn't have the appeal of &quot;shedding pounds&quot; but for veteran dieters, the prospect of sustainable weight loss should be recognized as valuable.

I have used this product for over 20 years and recommend it highly. I don't eat a lot of meat, but like taking a protease enzyme to help break down proteins. It is also recommended for varicose veins and inflammation problems.
I originally had it recommended to me for preventing wrinkles by breaking down the cross-linked proteins in collagen that cause wrinkles. I have few wrinkles for my age, but I also avoid sun exposure, wear moisturizer, and don't drink or smoke.
I find that if I take more than one a day, I get stomach pain after a week or two, so I only take one per day.

I was interested in the prospect of a supplement that had the potential to reverse my graying hair by reducing peroxides in my body that could be bleaching out my hair from the inside out.
I took GliSODin for 6 months, which was ample time to determine that my gray hair did not change back to brown.
More disturbing to me was that after taking it for 3 months, I was diagnosed with an anal fissure. I did not have a history of them, nor of any kind of gluten intolerance or coeliac disease (a reaction to gliadin, which GliSODin contains).
I might have considered it mere coincidence, but the fissure did not heal while I continued to take the GliSODin for an additional 3 months. I was waiting to see if it would effect my gray hair. After quitting the GliSODin, the fissure quickly healed.
I concede that my experience is anecdotal and I could just be unusual in my reaction, I am confident it was a result of the GliSODin. I have taken super oxide dimutase before without difficulty, so I attribute my unfortunate reaction to the gliadin.
It is embarrassing to talk about it even anonymously, but the colorectal surgeon I saw was recommending surgery, so I wanted to share my experience in hopes of helping others avoid similar problems.

I prefer unscented, but the faint, fresh, botanical smell doesn't bother me. Using a prebiotic with ingredients that preclude bacterial growth works well. It gets me through the day without odor or feeling like I have DDT under my arms. I rotate through deodorants with different active ingredients to prevent bacterial adaptation.

My hair got very thick, even coarse, after taking this product for a years. Since hair grows at about ¾" a month, it takes a while to see the difference in your hair.
I had split nails that no longer split. Most surprising to me was that I had a pinky toenail that grew back after being gone for many years.

This is an effective deodorant, but not an anti-perspirant. No perfume but the lemongrass in it gives it a faint smell of citronella. A good choice for people avoiding aluminum. No B.O. at the end of the day. I rotate through deodorants with different active ingredients to prevent bacterial adaptation.

Theanine works well to make me feel much calmer and more content.
The effects of theanine on brain chemistry are well-documented.
Rather than being a quick-acting sedative like Xanax or Ativan, the effect is more wholistic. Theanine can be used by your brain to naturally create the neurotransmitters that make you more content. The effects take a while to manifest and are subtle. You just notice that you have felt relaxed and content since taking it, but no sedation, euphoria, or rush after taking one.
Of course, I also take other steps to avoid stress. Theanine makes it easier to be calmer and more content, but it can't make a difficult life tolerable.

I had been having a problem with dry skin on my face, probably because I am getting older and the air is often dry in Southern California.
I like this cream because it isn't heavy, is unscented, and is a good moisturizer. It definitely reduces dryness, redness, and flaking.
I also appreciate that it is small enough to carry onto an airplane.
It isn't cheap, but it works so well that I use it as my every day moisturizer, not just when my skin is unusually dry. A small amount goes farther than other moisturizers, which is surprising, because it seems pretty light.

I like the product because it is the only liquid resveratrol I could find, so I appreciate it.
I take it plain and undiluted, one tablespoon per day. The taste and texture varies widely between bottles, so every time I open a new one, I have to get used to the taste all over again. My current bottle is really gritty.
I can appreciate that when mixing a blend of various fruits, there will be some variation, but this liquid varies so drastically that I worry if they do adequate quality control for it.

I got a sample of this and was hooked. After one application before bedtime, I woke up and my skin looked better. It is oil-free, but contains plant waxes which may make this product inappropriate for people with acne. I use it as an occasional "extra treatment" with a moisturizer and toner. The next day, people comment on how good my skin looks and ask me for skin advice.
I find salicylic acid, retinol, fruit acids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), and glycolic acids irritate my eyes and skin. Manufacturers recommend avoiding the eye area, but crow's feet are what most people want to treat. This product does not irritate my eyes or skin.
Compared to eye creams and various "precious" serums, this product is a great buy when you compare prices per ounce. It may sometimes dry at the tip, but the cap should be kept and placed back on the bottle after use to prevent this.
Buy the smaller trial size first to ensure that you are completely satisfied with an investment in the larger bottle. The trial size is enough for two or three applications if you apply it on top of moisturizer.